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BX55 UVP

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,825 mi
Last recorded47,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UVP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,825 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 47,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre's worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre's worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,519 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,519 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,128 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 30,061 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2009 23,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,104 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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BX55 UVP is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 UVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 UVP registered?

BX55 UVP is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BX55 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 UVP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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